Grader demographics and statistics in the US
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Grader gender statistics
49.9% of graders are women and 50.1% of graders are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 49.9%
Grader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Grader gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,678
Female income
$32,713
Grader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grader positions over time. Currently, 49.9% of graders are female.
Grader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2011 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2012 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2013 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2014 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2015 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2016 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2017 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2018 | 51.78% | 48.22% |
| 2019 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2020 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2021 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
Grader related jobs gender ratio
We compared graders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Grader | 50% | 50% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Grader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graders is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 42.6% of all graders. Comparatively, 42.3% of graders are White and 8.8% of graders are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 42.6%
- White, 42.3%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Grader race
| Grader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.6% |
| White | 42.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Grader race and ethnicity over time
See how grader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.16% | 8.10% | 3.44% | 45.81% |
| 2011 | 39.82% | 9.97% | 4.43% | 44.40% |
| 2012 | 40.66% | 9.10% | 2.47% | 46.62% |
| 2013 | 40.37% | 8.80% | 3.38% | 45.94% |
| 2014 | 43.02% | 10.01% | 3.11% | 42.43% |
| 2015 | 38.46% | 9.18% | 2.95% | 47.63% |
| 2016 | 41.74% | 7.84% | 3.12% | 45.81% |
| 2017 | 43.10% | 8.45% | 3.26% | 42.74% |
| 2018 | 43.49% | 7.78% | 5.94% | 40.84% |
| 2019 | 43.08% | 9.05% | 3.41% | 43.03% |
| 2020 | 47.96% | 5.14% | 3.33% | 39.30% |
| 2021 | 42.33% | 8.76% | 2.67% | 42.65% |
Grader wage gap by race
According to our data, white graders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino graders have the lowest average salary at $32,744.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,751 |
| White | $34,353 |
| Black or African American | $34,103 |
| Asian | $33,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,744 |
Average grader age
See how the average age of graders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 46 |
Grader age breakdown
The average age of graders is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the grader population.
Grader age breakdown
| Grader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Grader educational attainment
The most common degree for graders is bachelor's degree, with 62% of graders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Graders by degree level
| Grader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Grader wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,562 |
| No Education | $32,618 |
Grader employment statistics
Most graders work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where graders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graders work.
Grader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Grader jobs by company type
Employees with the grader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most graders prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Grader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 3% |
Grader jobs by industry
The most common industries for graders are education, manufacturing and professional.
Grader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Grader turnover and employment statistics
Grader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.77% |
| 2011 | 22.56% |
| 2012 | 24.31% |
| 2013 | 21.89% |
| 2014 | 18.01% |
| 2015 | 18.61% |
| 2016 | 18.42% |
| 2017 | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 14.57% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 14.14% |
Average grader tenure
The average grader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,389 graders resumes in Zippia's database.
Grader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Foreign languages spoken by graders
The most common foreign language among graders is Spanish at 33.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.5% and French is the third-most popular at 11.7%.
- Spanish, 33.0%
- Chinese, 13.5%
- French, 11.7%
- Mandarin, 10.5%
- Japanese, 6.1%
- Other, 25.2%
Grader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.0% |
| Chinese | 13.5% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Mandarin | 10.5% |
| Japanese | 6.1% |
| Other | 25.2% |
